EXHIBIT 23.1
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ODS NETWORKS, INC.
EXHIBIT 23.1
TO
FORM S-8
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 pertaining to the ODS Networks, Inc. 1997 Employee
Stock Purchase Plan of our report dated January 21, 1997, with respect to
the consolidated financial statements of ODS Networks, Inc. incorporated by
referenced in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31,
1996 and the related financial statement schedule included therein, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Dallas, Texas
December 22, 1997
